The COA tries to keep our finger on the pulse and brief members regularly on issues impacting the field, advocacy initiatives and collaborations with other organizations.
Many Canadians wait too long for access to musculoskeletal care. The COA strives to promote access to timely, appropriate orthopaedic care, and therefore continues to meet with government representatives to advocate for the adoption of innovative models of care.
The COA, the Surgery Methods Centre at McMaster University, and a team of clinician-researchers from across Canada and the United States have partnered to raise awareness about the health implications of IPV, particularly in the context of fracture clinics, and provide health care professionals who see patients in these settings with education on how to identify and respond to IPV.
Did you know?
Read our Position Statement and Best Practice Recommendations. (and IPV Resources Appendix) – 2020)
Download the Flyer here (2024)
Challenges Facing Orthopaedic Surgeons: Unemployment & Underemployment
Despite the growing demand for musculoskeletal care and the pressures of an aging population on our healthcare system, a concerning number of new orthopaedic graduates are struggling to secure stable employment. This disconnect threatens not only the quality of patient care but also the personal and professional well-being of these talented surgeons. Increasingly, graduates are finding themselves caught in a cycle of temporary locum positions and successive fellowships, with many seeking opportunities abroad as a result.
Review the June 2018 COA Bulletin article for a summary of actions the COA has taken to address the unemployment crisis.
If you have a concern that you think the COA should be
following or reporting on, please feel free to contact us.
